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Bombardier schedules latest products for the Catarina show
Boasting the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production at 2,691ft while cruising at 41,000ft, the Global 8000 minimises the physiological stress associated with high altitude travel.
The Global 8000 is remarkably agile.

Bombardier's Global 8000 will be on display at the Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo, Brazil from 21–23 May, marking the trade show debut of the long range jet. Bombardier's Global 6500 aircraft and Challenger 3500 will also be on display at the show, revealing their design and performance attributes for clients in the region. Bombardier's sales team will also be on site to meet with customers.

Bombardier's Global 8000, Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft provide customers with luxury, performance and range ideally suited to hot, high and short airfields. Bombardier's flagship for a new era, the Global 8000 business jet, is the fastest civilian aircraft in the skies with a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000nm, enabling passengers to fly faster and farther than ever before.

Boasting the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production at 2,691ft while cruising at 41,000ft, the Global 8000 minimises the physiological stress associated with high altitude travel, helping passengers arrive at their destinations feeling refreshed and ready to perform. With its impressive range, the aircraft can connect travellers from key city pairs, including Sao Paulo to Perth, Sao Paulo to Vancouver and Sao Paulo to Dubai.

In addition to its long-range capabilities, low cabin altitude and exceptionally smooth ride, the aircraft remains agile, with takeoff and landing performance comparable to that of a light jet. Its advanced wing design featuring unique leading-edge slats enables customers to master up to 30 per cent more airports than its closest rival.

“Bombardier's Global 8000 is at the pinnacle of business aviation today, and the Global 6500 and industry-leading Challenger 3500 are proven performers. Being on site at the Catarina Aviation Show provides Bombardier with the perfect opportunity to showcase the incredible performance and design attributes of these incredible aircraft,” comments Frank Vento, vice president of sales, US and Latin America, Bombardier. “Bombardier is uniquely positioned in the Brazilian market, and we are delighted to be showcasing the incredible attributes of these impressive aircraft.”

Bombardier's Global 6500 aircraft combine uncompromising style, performance and innovation to take passengers faster and farther with the smoothest ride possible. With a top speed of Mach 0.90 and range of 6,600nm, it can connect passengers from key destinations such as Sao Paulo to Aspen, Sao Paulo to London and Sao Paulo to Lagos.

Not to be outdone, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft stands as an expression of performance and value in the super-midsize segment, combining advanced technology with exceptional passenger comfort. In 2025, the Challenger 3500 aircraft was the most delivered super mid-size business jet, almost double its next competitor. It boasts a range of 3,400nm and a top speed of Mach 0.83, connecting passengers from key locations such as Sao Paulo to St. Maarten, Sao Paulo to El Calafate and Sao Paulo to Dakar.

Customers in the region seeking maintenance on their aircraft will also have further peace of mind with Bombardier's dedicated services and support network, including the authorised service facility MAGA Aviation at Catarina airport in Sao Paulo, which provides line maintenance, Bombardier parts and tooling for all Global, Challenger and Learjet aircraft.

Bombardier's factory-owned 300,000sq ft full-service Miami Opa-Locka service centre also offers customers expanded maintenance capabilities, and Bombardier has an extensive network of approximately 100 locations around the world ready to support its customers whenever and wherever their needs arise.

Visitors of the Catarina Aviation Show will have the opportunity to tour the aircraft.

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